AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

Safety Data Sheet
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1. PRODUCT ID: Syn: Salmiac  CAS No.: 12125-02-9  E-C No.:235-186-4 Weight:  53.49g/mol Formula: H4ClN

2. HAZARDS ID: GHS Class: Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Eye irritation (Category 2A) 
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Signal Word:         WARNING
HAZARD STATEMENT(S): H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H302: Harmful if swallowed	

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S): P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection.	
P301 + P312 +P330: If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell, rinse mouth.
P305 + P351 + P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if 
present & easy to do so. Continue Rinsing. P337 + P313: If eye irritation occurs: consult physician.	
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3: Other Hazards: none

3. COMPOSITION / INFO ON INGREDIENTS: 
Chemical Name			CAS No.	 	Percent		
Ammonium chloride	                 12125-02-9               100%                  

4. FIRST AID:  Eyes: Flush eyes w/ water for 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the eyelids. Consult physician. 
Skin: flush skin with soap & water. Consult physician.  Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything to an unconscious person. Consult Physician. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult physician. Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

5. FIRE FIGHTING: Info: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent, and full protective gear. Irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.   Extinguishing: Use water spray to cool fire expose containers.  Substance is noncombustible; Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE:  Info: Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8. 
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE: Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.  Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.  Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.  Store protected from moisture.  Hygroscopic

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Chemical Name			ACGIH			NIOSH	           	OSHA - Final  & Vacated PEL’s
Ammonium chloride      		10mg/m3 TWA (fume);	10 mg/m3 TWA (fume)	10mg/m3 TWA (fume);
20mg/m3 STEL(fume)				20mg/m3 STEL(fume)

PPE: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. 
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.  

9. PHYSICAL & CHEM: State: Crystalline powder colorless/white Odor: Odorless  Melting Pt: 340˚C	pH: 5-5.5 at 50 g/l at 20˚C Boiling Pt.: 520°C	Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1.3hPa @ 160.4C Solubility:   39.6 % at 176F.   Density:   1.53 g/cm3 at 25°C

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY:  Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air. Avoid: Excess heat, exposure to moist air/ water. Incompatibilities: Strong Acids, Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomp Products: see sect 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO:  RTECS: BP4550000	LD50:  Oral, rat: 1410 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity: CAS#12125-02-9: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Other Studies: Eye irritation

12. ECOLOGICAL INFO: Ecotoxicity: Fish: LC50 = 209.0 mg/L; 96 Hr.; LC50-Oncorhynchus my kiss (rainbow trout) – 
3.98 mg/l – 96h  NOEC – Oncorhynchus my kiss (rainbow trout) – 57 mg/l – 96 h
Environmental Toxicity: to daphnia & other aquatic invertebrates: 
Growth inhibition NOEC –Daphnia magna (water flea) – 0.1 mg/l -216 h   / 161 mg/l -48 h

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed. 

14. TRANSPORT INFO:  DOT: Not regulated   IMDG & IATA: not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFO: SARA Codes311/312: acute health hazard
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQ’s    CAS# 12125-02-9: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ 
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:	None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
 Section 313 : reporting levels; Ammonium Chloride:	CAS#12125-02-9   Rev. 03-01-2007   
OSHA : Harmful by ingestion. 
STATE : CAS# 12125-02-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, Minnesota.
Mass Right to Know Components:	CAS#12125-02-9   Rev. 03-01-2007   
Pa Right to Know Components:	CAS#12125-02-9   Rev. 03-01-2007   
NJ Right to Know Components:	CAS#12125-02-9   Rev. 03-01-2007   
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. 

EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:  European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives 
Hazardous Symbols:     XN – Harmful   WGK (Water Danger/Protection): CAS# 12125-02-9: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL: CAS# 12125-02-9 is listed on Canada’s DSL List. 
Canada – WHMIS:  WHMIS classification of D2B	CAS# 12125-02-9  is listed on Canada’s Ingredient Disclosure List. 

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